The Daily Beasts
For theme projects (like #Kaijuly, #Mocktoberfest, and #SeasonsBeatings—for example),
a new film/show is profiled every day by a different writer.
Number 2 — TALES FROM THE CRYPT: DEMON KNIGHT
The second-best horror movie of 1995 is a great siege film with a stellar cast from Ernest R. Dickerson.
Number 3 — TALES FROM THE HOOD
Rusty Cundieff’s movie remains one of the best horror anthology films of all time.
Number 4 — LORD OF ILLUSIONS
Clive Barker’s combo horror and noir delivers some of the best cinematic moments of 1995.
Number 5 — TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE: THE NEXT GENERATION
The fourth TCM film poses such questions as: What is fear? Is it supposed to be funny? And is it smarter than we think it is?
Number 6 — SPECIES
An engaging tale of a human/alien creature is its own hybrid of different genres.
Number 7 — DOLORES CLAIBORNE
Taylor Hackford’s adaptation of Stephen King focuses on the monsters that lurk nearby….and within.
Number 8 — MUTE WITNESS
Marina Zudina delivers a genre-defining performance in Anthony Waller’s stellar film.
Number 10 — THE PROPHECY
Horror gets religion in Gregory Widen’s fascinating tale of angelic war.
Number 11 — HALLOWEEN: THE CURSE OF MICHAEL MYERS
A late sequel whose seasonal vibes and impressive visuals are often over-looked.
Number 14 — GODZILLA VS. DESTOROYAH
One of Godzilla’s (many) endings finds poignancy amidst the kaiju clashing.
Number 16 — GAMERA: GUARDIAN OF THE UNIVERSE
A revamped Gamera brings a new era and attitude to the Tokusatsu franchise.
Number 18 — VAMPIRE IN BROOKLYN
Wes Craven’s oft-overlooked horror comedy with Eddie Murphy deserves more fans.
Number 21—LEPRECHAUN 3
Director Brian Trenchard-Smith brings the ruckus with this uproarious bit of pop horror sequel.
Number 22—CONGO
Michael Crichton’s lesser known adventure/sci-fi/horror film from 1995 is star-studded.
Number 23—THE ADDICTION
Abel Ferrara’s descent into vampirism, dependency, and loneliness is a standout film from 1995.
Number 24—CANDYMAN: FAREWELL TO THE FLESH
A mixed bag sequel is helped by another iconic performance by Tony Todd.
Number 25 — THE MANGLER
Tobe Hooper’s other Stephen King adaptation is one mean machine that doesn’t let up.
GODZILLA VS DESTOROYAH (1995)
The end of the Heisei era brings about one of the most impressive and enduring GODZILLA films to date.

